Innovative Schools Summit
New York
March 30 - April 2, 2022
Overcoming "Learning Loss" &
Supporting Social-Emotional & Mental Health Needs
New York Marriott Marquis








Hosted by AccuTrain in association with



Innovative Schools Summit New York
Held March 30 – April 2, 2022, the Innovative Schools Summit New York features a great lineup of award-winning and nationally recognized speakers. This expert lineup of presenters draws upon their years of experience and research to provide proven strategies that work.
Hosted by AccuTrain in association with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES and Nassau BOCES, the New York Summit features access to 4 National Education Conferences for the Price of One, including:
- Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference
- At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
- School Climate & Culture Forum
- Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools Conference
What to Expect at the Innovative Schools Summit
What Educators Have to Say about the Summit
Attend 4 Conferences for the Price of 1
Summit Attendees are able to attend sessions from all of the follwing Conferences (on a space-available basis).

This 3-day conference will provide an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators to learn about new insights and strategies for reaching and teaching students (PreK-12). It will emphasize evidence-based and novel instructional practices from…

Scholars struggle to consistently define and distinguish the terms, but educators agree on the need to transform both “climate” and “culture” to improve academic outcomes. This event highlights practical, real-world initiatives that are successfully transforming…

The At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference focuses on evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school. …

This conference offers a wide array of critical insights and best practices for reaching and teaching students with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges – especially trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)….
SPONSORS
Summit Hotel & Conference Center - THE HOST HOTEL IS NOW SOLD OUT! See overflow hotel info below.
Marriott Marquis - SOLD OUT
1535 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
Reservations: 1-212-398-1900
The 2022 Innovative Schools Summit New York will be held at the Marriott Marquis. Guests are responsible for all charges.
The Marriott Marquis (host hotel) follows strict sanitization procedures. Vaccinations and masks are highly recommended. NYC requires masks in indoor public settings for unvaccinated people.
Marriott Marquis Hotel Parking Rates
Valet Parking: Registered Guests – 24 Hour, overnight
- Cars: $70.00
- SUV: $80.00
- Oversized: $95.00
Click here to view other options nearby. (This is a dated document but provides helpful information.)
Overflow Hotel
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Reservations: 1-212-201-2700
The Westin New York at Times Square is the OVERFLOW hotel and is just 2 blocks (5 minute walk) from the Marriott Marquis. Guests are responsible for all charges. The room rate is $299 per night + taxes and fees. The group booking name is Innovative Schools Summit.
Summit Registration
Pre-Conference Sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit New York will be held March 30 and the morning of March 31. The main Summit will begin on March 31 at 12:00 pm ET.
Super Bundle
4 Conferences + 3 Pre-Conference-
Entrance to 2 Pre-Conference Sessions on 3/30/22
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Entrance to 1 Pre-Conference Session on 3/31/22
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Entrance to the following 4 Conferences: At-Risk & Struggling Students, Innovative Teaching Strategies, School Climate & Culture and Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
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Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
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Attend In-Person
Summit Bundle
4 Conferences + 1 Pre-Conference Session-
Entrance to 1 Pre-Conference Session on 3/31/22
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Entrance to the following 4 Conferences: At-Risk & Struggling Students, Innovative Teaching Strategies, School Climate & Culture and Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
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Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
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Attend In-Person
Summit Only
4 Conferences for the Price of 1-
Entrance to the following 4 Conferences: At-Risk & Struggling Students, Innovative Teaching Strategies, School Climate & Culture and Wired Differently/Trauma-Informed Schools
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Morning & Afternoon Refreshments
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Attend In-Person
Main Stage Virtual Pass
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Enjoy Most of the Main Stage Speakers Virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session)
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Earn up to 13 Contact Hours
Group Discount
Send More, Save More!-
$25 off Registration for Groups of 3-9 attendees
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$50 off Registration for Groups of 10 or more attendees
What Past Attendees Have to Say…
Who Should Attend?
– School Counselors (PK-12)
– Principals
– Classroom Teachers
– Special Education Personnel
– School Administrators
– Deans
– Psychologists
– Teachers
– Social Workers
– School Resource Officers
– Behaviorists
– Therapists
– Community & Faith-Based Youth Workers
– After-School Program Coordinators
Innovative Schools Summit
New York Sessions
Innovative Schools Summit New York Agenda
Pre-Conference Sessions
Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022
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Pre-Con Registration 7:00 am – 9:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Traumatized Students: School-Based Interventions
***This session is now SOLD OUT***
Kim Johancen, M.A., LPC
***This session is now SOLD OUT.***
Comprehension through Activities, Energizers, Icebreakers & You:
Ernesto Mejia, M.Ed.
Positive Behavioral Supports for Students Who Are Wired Differently)
Mike Paget, M.Ed. -
Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management
Brad Chapin, M.A., LCP, LMLP
Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap
Steph Jensen, MS, LPC
Restorative Practices in Schools
Adele Bovard, M.A.
***This session is now SOLD OUT***
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
Pre-Conference Sessions
Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022
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Pre-Con Registration 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Self-Injury & Suicide: When & How Educators Should Intervene
Kim Johancen, M.A., LPC
Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process
Larry Thompson, M.Ed.
Overcoming Distraction, Disruption & Marginalization: Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Focused Strategies for Building Transformational Classrooms
Tom Maglisceau, Ph.D *
How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach
William Noel, Ed.D.
Creating a Sense of Family & Belonging with our First-Generation Students
Ernesto Mejia, M.Ed. -
Lunch (on your own) 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Conference – Thursday,
March 31, 2022
Main Conference – friday, April 1, 2022
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Refreshments & Exhibits 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
HORACIO SANCHEZ
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
DR. WILLIAM NOEL
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
STEPH JENSEN
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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Plenary Session 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
DR. CHRIS EMDIN
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
LARRY THOMPSON
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General Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
DR. RONALD GONZALEZ
Main Stage Virtual Pass
Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session.)
Earn up to 13 Contact Hours.
New York Main Stage Virtual Agenda
Thursday, March 31st
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Plenary Session 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
– Barbara Coloroso Kids are worth it! Teaching with Wit & Wisdom
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Keynote Session 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET
– Barbara Coloroso: The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander
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Featured Session 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
– Ernesto Mejia: I Am My Parents’ “American” Dream
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General Session 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm ET
– 50 Practical Strategies to Help Students Impacted by Trauma Panel Session
Friday, April 1
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am ET
-Horacio Sanchez: Promoting Student Success
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
– Dr. William Noel: Color Brave: Implicit Bias, Equity & Cultural Competence in Schools
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Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm ET
– Steph Jensen: Flipped Classroom Management
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Plenary Session 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET
– Dr. Christopher Emdin: Teaching and Learning from the Students’ Standpoint
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Keynote Session 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
– Larry Thompson: Closing The Exits Off The Road to Responsibility
Saturday, April 2
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am ET
– Heather Forbes: The Language of Trauma
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
– Heather Forbes: Boundaries, Consequences and Accountability
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Closing Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm ET
– Robert Jackson: Building Cultural Diversity and Effective Communication with Students
F.A.Q.
Find Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions Below.
If You Have a Question that is not listed below, Please Email Us at pd@accutrain.com
or Give Us a Call at (800) 251-6805.
- School Counselors (PK-12)
- Principals
- Classroom Teachers
- Special Education Personnel
- School Administrators
- Deans
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- School Resource Officers
- Behaviorists
- Therapists
- Community and Faith-Based Youth Workers
- After-School Program Coordinators
- Other Professionals Working with Young People
Yes! We offer discounted hotel room rates at each of our conference host hotels. Please see individual conference websites for more information.
Yes! By registering for an individual conference you are eligible to attend all other conferences that are a part of the Summit at that location (on a space available basis).
At this time, Developmental Resources is unable to offer student discounts or scholarships for this three-day event.
Please consider the following other avenues for possible funding:
· Your Local PTA
· Donors Choose http://www.donorschoose.org/ (This is a website through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Education)
· GoFundMe http://www.gofundme.com/ (This is a personalized crowdfunding site)
· Title 1 funding in your area
We are AccuTrain Corporation at 208 Ash Ave, Ste 103 in Virginia Beach VA 23452.
Yes!
Developmental Resources is an approved provider for Continuing Education by:
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5602) Developmental Resources is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
- *NOTE: 22 contact hours includes attendance at both pre-conference workshops as well as the entire conference. Check with your representative board or organization concerning its policy with regard to Continuing Education.
We do not currently offer a one-day or two-day partial registration fee.
Should you have any concerns, call us at 1-800-251-6805. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please fax us at 888-372-6061 or email us at pd@accutrain.com at least 1 month prior to the conference and note your request on your registration form.